Janet Echelman: Taking imagination seriously

The artist shares her journey from being rejected by art schools to creating large-scale sculptures using fishnets. She collaborates with artisans and engineers to innovate and overcome challenges, leading to permanent installations in urban spaces. Her work evolves to include new materials and concepts, aiming to create interactive and impactful sculptures worldwide.

What material did the speaker first use to create sculptures during their Fulbright trip to India?

• Bronze

• Fishnet

• Wood

• Clay

Which city did the speaker create a permanent sculpture for, involving a 45,000-pound steel ring?

• Denver, USA

• Madrid, Spain

• Porto, Portugal

• Philadelphia, USA

What innovative material did the speaker use for a sculpture at the Historic Philadelphia City Hall?

• Plastic

• Atomized water particles

• Glass

• Steel

What inspired the sculpture titled '1.26'?

• A hurricane

• A solar eclipse

• A tsunami and earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

What is the significance of the title '1.26' for the sculpture?

• The number of microseconds the Earth's day was shortened

• The number of countries involved in the project

• The number of days it took to build

• The weight of the sculpture in tons

What new structural method allows the speaker to model sculptures at the scale of skyscrapers?

• Incorporating glass panels

• Utilizing carbon fiber

• Employing a soft, fine mesh

• Using reinforced concrete

How did the speaker's sculpture impact people in Phoenix?

• It was displayed in a museum

• It inspired people to lie down and observe the wind patterns

• It was used as a backdrop for a concert

• It became a popular tourist attraction